DSA Communications Officer, 0.6 FTE, Grade 6, 2 years fixed term post Salary from £25,728 to £31,604 pro rata for part-time hours Starting September 2018 Closing Date July 2 2018

A proactive and creative person is sought for an exciting new post as Communications Officer for the Development Studies Association (DSA), based at the University of Bath. The post-holder will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating a strategic approach to communications for the DSA, with a focus on increasing public understanding of development issues and advancing the influence of Development Studies in scholarship, policy and practice. This will involve a thorough revision and update of the DSA website; helping to manage and producing communications outputs from a joint DSA/ESRC workshop series; helping nurture the next generation of Development scholars; and working with Development Studies centres, council, research funding agencies and DSA study groups to enhance public appreciation of Development Studies. Applicants must have a degree, appropriate professional qualification or experience in public relations, advocacy, journalism or marketing; sound, current knowledge of communications tools and techniques, including the range of opportunities offered by PR, advertising, print, digital and social media; and excellent verbal and written communication skills. S/he must be able to take initiatives and work independently, but also collaborate effectively with others, including colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Understanding of key global development issues, stakeholders and debates would be a strong advantage. The Officer will work directly with the DSA president and be located within the Department of Social and Policy Sciences Research Communications Team. S/he will also liaise closely with NomadIT, who are responsible for the administration of the DSA, including some communications activities. The post will involve flexible working, with the option to work from home part of the week, but also require some travel and out of hours working. For further details and application form see the website. For further information contact Sarah White, [email protected]